How much money do Gateway Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Gateway Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $52,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $40,700 and Accounting and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $33,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Gateway Technical College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $52,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $40,700 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $33,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $32,100 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $25,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $23,400 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $21,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $18,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238759 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Gateway Technical College.